SPECIAL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 1st day of September A.D., 2026, there was begun and held a SPECIAL MEETING of the Honorable Board of Directors of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:
| HONORABLE RICHARD F. CORTEZ HONORABLE DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 |
and ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., COUNTY CLERK & EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT - CONSENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS September 1, 2026 9:30 A.M. |
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Board of Directors will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Drainage District #1 Board has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote. (Audio Reference 03m:51s)
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, requested that Agenda Items 3.B, 4.D.3, and 6.A.3 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board unanimously approved the balance of the Consent Agenda, excluding Agenda Items 3.B, 4.D.3, and 6.A.3.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Reference Consent Agenda Items 3.B, 4.D.3, and 6.A.3, for action taken.
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, requested that Agenda Items 3.B, 4.D.3, and 6.A.3 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board unanimously approved the balance of the Consent Agenda, excluding Agenda Items 3.B, 4.D.3, and 6.A.3.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Reference Consent Agenda Items 3.B, 4.D.3, and 6.A.3, for action taken.
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
2.
Approval of Permits:
A.
AI -104546
Carlos Camargo and AEP Texas are proposing to install one overhead electric utility pole at 1200 S. Tower Road, Edinburg, Texas, crossing HCDD1’s South Alamo Drain (UID 0933).
Attachments:
3.
General Operations:
A.
AI -104529
Approval of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 2nd Quarter 2026 Investment Report.
Attachments:
B.
AI -104508
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 32 to provide Construction Materials Testing (CMT) services in the total amount of $9,639.03 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. Contract No. HCDD1-23-036-07-25, for "DT Villarreal Road Improvement." (Subject to final legal review) (Audio Reference 04m:14s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 3.B.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 3.B.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 3.B.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 3.B.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -104477
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No.1, reflecting an increase of $39,846.40 and an additional 100 construction calendar days for the project ''Phase 1-Flood Control Project Segment 21 -Phase 1'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-25-029-06-10, with Gonzalez Engineering & Management, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering and approved by District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM.
Attachments:
4.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -104517
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the Professional Engineering Service Agreement and to the Work Authorization 1 with SAMES, Inc., for the "Hidalgo Drain Project - 2018 Bond Referendum Project # 13", C-HCDD1-19-008-03-26, to reflect a revised ''Exhibit D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of July 31,2027, (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295)
Attachments:
B.
AI -104512
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the Agreement for Professional Engineering Services and Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to Work Authorization No. 2 for the ''Mid-Valley Airport - 2018 Bond Referendum Project #19", contract C-HCDDl-19-034-03-26, with L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L&G Engineering to reflect a revised Exhibit "D"- Work Schedule with an extended completion date of September 1, 2027. (subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295).
Attachments:
C.
AI -104435
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement and to the Work Authorization 1, with L&G Consulting Engineers, LLC. for the project ''Mission Lateral -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 26'', (C-HCDD1-19-013-05-21) to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of July 31, 2027, (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
Attachments:
D.
AI -104527
Palmview GLO - Budget 526
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 9505 in the amount of $2,250.00 from Garza & Associates for June 10, 2026, services. PO#652348
South Lateral RDF - Budget 534
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 9525 in the amount of $2,000.00 from Garza & Associates for August 6, 2026, services. PO#652610
Mayberry To Glasscock - Budget 543
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50801 in the amount of $3,162.54 from B2Z Engineering for July 2026, services. PO#651740 (Audio Reference 04m:14s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 4.D.3.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 4.D.3.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 9505 in the amount of $2,250.00 from Garza & Associates for June 10, 2026, services. PO#652348
South Lateral RDF - Budget 534
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 9525 in the amount of $2,000.00 from Garza & Associates for August 6, 2026, services. PO#652610
Mayberry To Glasscock - Budget 543
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50801 in the amount of $3,162.54 from B2Z Engineering for July 2026, services. PO#651740 (Audio Reference 04m:14s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 4.D.3.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 4.D.3.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
5.
2023 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -104542
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No.1, reflecting an additional 170 construction calendar days for the project ''Alternate RADO Drain Ph I- 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 11'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-25-014-08-05, with Blue Dot Site & Utilities, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, Assistant District General Manager, Omar Anzaldua Jr., PE, CFM, PMP, CCM and approved by District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM
Attachments:
B.
AI -104528
N. Main Drain 3 - Budget 704
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 12555 in the amount of $1,700.00 from Quintanilla Headley for April 16, 2026 services. PO#652200
Bates Lateral Ditch - Budget 717
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 26029 in the amount of $16,735.92 from Scivle for March 18, 2026 services. PO#651386 WA#1
Ditch F-13-00 & F-02-00 - Budget 724
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. TQ62850 in the amount of $5,277.00 from Terracon for November 16, 2025 through April 22, 2026 services. PO#651165
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 12555 in the amount of $1,700.00 from Quintanilla Headley for April 16, 2026 services. PO#652200
Bates Lateral Ditch - Budget 717
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 26029 in the amount of $16,735.92 from Scivle for March 18, 2026 services. PO#651386 WA#1
Ditch F-13-00 & F-02-00 - Budget 724
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. TQ62850 in the amount of $5,277.00 from Terracon for November 16, 2025 through April 22, 2026 services. PO#651165
Attachments:
6.
General Fund:
A.
AI -104525
LRGVDC Delta - Budget 006
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 35410-90 in the amount of $4,976.46 from LRGVDC for April 2025 services. PO#642986
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 35410-93 in the amount of $9,582.42 from LRGVDC for May 1 through June 30, 2025 services. PO#642986
TDEM North Main Drain - Budget 204
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50803 in the amount of $6,526.46 from B2Z Engineering for July 2026 services. PO#652310 WA#29 (Audio Reference 04m:14s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 6.A.3.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.A.3.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
La Villa Edcouch Elsa GLO 18 - Budget 208
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 9504 in the amount of $22,500.00 from Garza & Associates for 10 Parcels. PO#651690
South Texas Floods - Budget 213
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. RFP 1 in the amount of $3,139.09 from Hidalgo County Urban County for January 12 through April 5th services. DRRP 2018 South Texas Floods
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 35410-90 in the amount of $4,976.46 from LRGVDC for April 2025 services. PO#642986
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 35410-93 in the amount of $9,582.42 from LRGVDC for May 1 through June 30, 2025 services. PO#642986
TDEM North Main Drain - Budget 204
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50803 in the amount of $6,526.46 from B2Z Engineering for July 2026 services. PO#652310 WA#29 (Audio Reference 04m:14s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 6.A.3.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.A.3.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
La Villa Edcouch Elsa GLO 18 - Budget 208
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 9504 in the amount of $22,500.00 from Garza & Associates for 10 Parcels. PO#651690
South Texas Floods - Budget 213
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. RFP 1 in the amount of $3,139.09 from Hidalgo County Urban County for January 12 through April 5th services. DRRP 2018 South Texas Floods
There being no further business to come before said
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 1st day of September, 2026
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on September 1, 2026.
Signed this 10th day of September 2026
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 1st day of September, 2026
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on September 1, 2026.
Signed this 10th day of September 2026
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy